How to Pronounce Wing

To pronounce "wing", say WING — one syllable, IPA /wɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/wɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wing”

"wing" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ring and wring, if that helps it stick.

What does wing mean?

noun

  1. An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish
  2. Human arm.

verb

  1. To injure slightly (as with a gunshot), especially in the wing or arm.
  2. To fly.

Synonyms

deltagarrisonfenderguardforward

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Words that rhyme with wing

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ringwringspringflingstingzingthingstringswingoffspringchingbring

Related words

flyfenderflankextensionbackstageoffstageannexannexe

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wing"?▾

"Wing" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wing" is /wɪŋ/.

What does "wing" mean?▾

Wing: An appendage of an animal's (bird, bat, insect) body that enables it to fly; a similar fin at the side of a ray or similar fish

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